This is a great place to take family and friends to not only venture down into a mine but to hear…read morethe history and stories of when the mine was open and running. After taking the train ride into the mine a guide will lead you thru the mine. Im 63 and always take first timers to the UP to the Iron Mine. I probably have been through this mine 30plus times. I feel I could be a guide since I can practically recite what they tell you. LOL Don't miss a chance to tour this mine. P.S. A word of caution don't wear new shoes. Weat an old beat up pair. There is moisture on the walking path and with all the iron in the soil your shoes will become a rusty rea color,.

Must see! Great history lesson and fabulous tour. Make sure you bring a sweatshirt or coat if you…read moredon't like the cold, it's 42 degrees in the mine.

Very Friendly and Pleasant staff! We took my husbands Aunt and Uncle on this cruise. They have…read morelived in Door county for 40 plus years and never took a cruise other than going to Washington Island. We all had a great time enjoying the cool autumn sunset. Musical group on board was great too. Just a very nice ride with great folks

I had an excellent boat tour. We took the Sister Bay to Death's Door tour which took two hours or…read moreso (maybe a bit longer). The boat was comfortable, the scenery pretty and -- best of all -- the guide who was speaking did not feel a need to fill the entire time with inane chatter, but spoke to tell us things!

We did the door county wine trolley "premier wine tour." They were so helpful and organized! We had…read morea group of 9 girls for a bachelorette trip and they paired us with other bachelorette trips on the same trolley. It was a great experience! Our tour guide, John, was fantastic! He was friendly, fun, and willing to take photos of all the groups for us. One of the stops on the trolley had cheese included which was a fun surprise! Highly recommend the wine trolley for any groups!

Did the Scenic trolley tour. Ashley was our guide. He is very knowledgeable and personable. One…read moreand a half hours is the perfect length. Comfortable vehicle. We would do another one in the future.

My daughters and I passed this so many time and finally walked in and asked for a tour. They loved…read moreit. The tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. Definitely worth stopping in!

I went to this house during a Halloween ghost tour while staying in Door County for a 4 day…read moregetaway. The building is no longer occupied but rather converted to a museum. I didn't experience any paranormal activity but with the history and stories we were told I wouldn't doubt there is hauntings. If you are into history especially Wisconsin ghost stories then I recommend checking it out.

On our way to Door County I knew I needed to stop at this museum given my ancestors emigrated from…read moreBelgium to northern Wisconsin in the late 1800's. We happened to show up on the weekend they were honoring the 150th anniversary of the Peshtigo Fire. We caught the last few minutes of a talk and then saw a new video they made about the fire. It was very good and very informative. If not for the movie the center itself was a bit underwhelming. I was hoping for more having been to the excellent Luxembourg-American museum in Belgium Wisconsin (go figure out that one). [You must be wondering do I only tour Wisconsin-based museums of small Northern European countries. No but my wife is of Luxembourg descent so that is why...] Anyway the people were friendly and the few displays were interesting I was just expecting a bit more content.

From the owner: We are open by appointment only November through April. Open May 22 thru October, Friday -…read moreSaturday, 10am to 3pm or by appointment. We tell the story of the Belgian settlement in Wisconsin and work to preserve unique elements of Belgian culture such as foods, beverages, customs, architecture and the Walloon language. Located in the former St. Mary of the Snows church which was a cornerstone of the historic Belgian settlement. The building is located in the Namur Historic District that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a National Landmark by the US Department of Interior. Also tour the former convent and parochial school (c.1894) adjacent to the heritage center.

Great value (especially with kids) and very enjoyable overall. I was most impressed by the quality…read moreof the narration by Ben Larsen: we heard a LOT about local and regional history, plus some ecology, a bit of useful tourism info, and just a sprinkling of corny jokes. We booked the shortest cruise of the day because we couldn't predict the tolerance level of our children. We got to see several of the offshore islands and the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. The cost was very reasonable, especially with a mix of ages: $29 for adults, seniors $27, and only five bucks for children under 12! That was a really nice surprise. As it happened, we could have done a longer tour because everyone loved it. Each row of seats has a laminated map and a pair of binoculars, which are very handy. The boat was comfortable and they thought of pretty much everything.

All the evening Sunset cruises have live entertainment! And the musicians also know the area so you…read moreget a sample of the narrated tours as well! You can BYO beer wine or snacks! (They have water and soda available) The Sunsets are spectacular!

Terrific trip with Captain Stiles. My entire family including young children enjoyed seeing the…read morebeautiful scenery and learning about the history of the area and preservation efforts Highly recommend it!

Everything went well ! The event was rescheduled due to weather - from 12:30 to 4:00 the weather…read morewas perfect ! Our hosts Scott and Dawn Nelson were wonderful and informative !

We had such a blast on our tour, Deaths Door Lighthouses Cruise w/ 30 Minute Stop on Plum Island…read more Bunny was our tour guide and she was informative and lots of fun. Jim was our captain and he was excellent at navigating the choppy water and giving us a smooth, dry ride. It was so much fun exploring Plum Island! We loved it. Beautiful in pictures, but more beautiful in person. We really enjoyed our tour and would recommend it! I wouldn't recommend the Death's Door Cruise if you get seasick, though, because Lake Michigan gets pretty choppy and changes rapidly. Stick to an inland cruise instead, if you are prone to getting seasick. Our daughter was able to drive the boat for a while and she loved it. She was the only kid on the tour and still enjoyed every minute of it!

What an enjoyable way to spend part of a day in Door County! The boat crew members made the trip to…read moreand from Washington Island pleasant and enjoyable. The experience was relaxed and uncrowded. We also did the combination ticket with the train/tram tour of the island. The timing was perfect and the tour was informative and enjoyable. We were glad we didn't take our car. The bicyclists had a great experience with Shoreline too.

This is one of northeastern Wisconsin's hidden gems!…read more If you're interested in cultural tourism, you can't beat the Oneida Nation's heritage tour. You can either take a guided tour (especially recommended if you're from out of town or short on time) or you can pick up a brochure at any of their OneStops and roam about on your own. But before you venture out, I recommend you study their website and also map your route. You can go to a pow wow Fourth of July weekend, or the Woodland Indian Arts Show (varies, but usually late June, early July); visit the museum to tour the permanent historical exhibit and special art exhibits. If you're a foodie you won't want to miss the Oneida Market at the corner of Packerland and Larson Rd. It looks like it's just part of the OneStop gas station but it's actually a separate store on the south side of the building. It's managed by a women's collective and they have a vast array of bulk coffee beans and teas, herbal supplements, foods produced by the Oneida cannery (pickles, jellies, etc) And their own locally, sustainably produced meat products, including beef and buffalo! Freshly processed meat comes in on Wednesday (hence it's known around here as "meat day") so Monday and Tuesday aren't the best days to shop...the refrigerated case is pretty empty by that time. In the fall, the tribe additionally operates and apple orchard with the best cider to be had anywhere.

I took the most amazing tour of the Oneida Nation Reservation over a span of 3 hours for a mere…read more$20. One of the best tours I have ever taken and it was given by the Oneida Special Events Coordinator Kirby Metoxen and he gave me the complete history, religious, political and social structure of the Oneida Nations. In the span of a few hours we visited a garage sale which I bought a wood crafted Turtle which is one of the three Oneida Nation tribes and also saw the school system, apple orchard, farm, bison farm, sweat lodge area used for Native American sweat ceremony, Salt Pig Avenue which is a small road with very old and historic wood homes that are still standing, Church of the Holy Apostles which was also very old as we went inside and Kirby played an old tape of Native American church hymns on the speakers, the Oneida Market which would remind you of a Starbucks and had local food and coffee and the Oneida Nation Museum where Kirby had the Director tell me about the history and mission of the museum. This was so fascinating to hear about the history and plight of the Oneida's and how they are building their community today. I could not have asked for a better tour of this beautiful reservation.

Marinette Waterfalls - there's Good News and there''s Bad News. On top of that, we need to know The…read moreGood, The Bad and The Ugly. The Good News: Marinette County bills itself as the "Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin" and judging from the amount of fast water on the rivers in the county, there is plenty of evidence to back up that claim. The county tourism people would like you to come visit and tour the waterfalls. The Bad News: No one publishes a dedicated map to help you find the waterfalls and plan out a route to see them. There are too many to see in one day, possibly even two days. Without a map or a plan, you're liable to take three or four days to see them all and do a great deal of criss-crossing and back tracking to accomplish your goal. Incidentally, Marinette County does publish a map on their website that has waterfalls in the legend. It is one of six maps on the website and is not identified as a "waterfalls" map. It is the first of three maps listed as "Marinette County Waterfalls, Recreation & Snowmobile Maps" but once you print it, there's so much detail you can't see much of anything. It is next to useless as a PDF file, too. Now for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The Good: Some of these waterfalls are breathtaking and well worth the effort to see them. The Bad: Others, not so much. The Good: Some are easy to reach without an real hiking experience. The Bad: Many are at the end of unimproved trails and will require some creative hiking to reach them. The Ugly: Some of the trails are a bit dangerous and downright scary to reach. A few caveats for potential waterfall hunters: 1) Most are off the beaten path, several miles from main highways. 2) Most of the access is on narrow, gravel roads, shared by enormous logging trucks. If you like your car to be kept in pristine condition, waterfall hunting in Marinette County is not for you. Drive with care! 3) Most of the waterfalls are in county parks. A nominal daily fee is required, however, once the fee is paid for the day, the permit is good in all the county parks. 4) Plan your day(s) before you head for Marinette County to go waterfall hunting. 5) Many of the waterfalls are actually whitewater rapids, very popular with rafters and kayakers but not so exciting for people looking for dramatic drops. I took a few hours and located the waterfalls on a map app and located the GPS coordinates. I was surprised how many of them are actually close together, but how far out some of them are. You actually have to go to Michigan to see waterfalls on boundary waters. My own favorites? Dave's Falls, Four Foot Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Twelve Foot Falls, Strong Falls and McClintock Falls. There are others that I need to go back to Marinette County to see.